Serpentine Drive Belt - Mercury 565 Manual

Serpentine Drive Belt

DRIVE BELT ROUTING AND TENSION
Inspecting the belts with the engine running may cause serious injury or
death. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key before adjusting
tension or inspecting belts.
IMPORTANT: Drive belt must be routed as shown or damage may result.
1. Loosen the 5/8 in. locking nut on the adjustment stud. Leave the wrench
on the adjustment nut.
2. Install the belt tension gauge onto the belt.
3. Use a 5/16 in. socket and tighten the adjusting stud until the belt tension
conforms to the correct setting on the gauge.
4. Hold the adjustment stud and tighten the 5/8 in. locking nut.
5. Remove the belt tension gauge from the belt.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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